Gday guys,

This is my first post, so plz be nice :confused:

I had my lapband installed when I was 15 in 10/2000, and unfortunatley it was removed in 10/2004 due to slippage.

It took me 5 days and 3 visits to convince the emergency dept that there was something wrong, and on the 5th day and 3rd visit I feinted and they finally admitted me.

I had no idea it was coming, and I know that I was PB'ing alot less than most people (like once a month if that).

I was completed blocked, couldnt even sip Water.

Anyway, I've since regained all the weight I lost +20kg, and my quality of life is suffering greatly.

I want to know what experiences people have had with being rebanded after having it removed (for whatever reason)

Also, what cost is involved (my father paid for it all those years ago and I can't remember)

Are doctors hesitant to reinstert the band?

Also, I understand the design of the band has been changed recently, that it is made of softer material now instead of hard plastic one that I had.

Sorry about my rambling post but I'm desperate for answers and I will appreciate any info I can get and be forever greatful.

Thank you in advance,

Ashley

Hi Ash, Are you in Australia? We have a local Australian support board here at Lapbandtalk. It is at the bottom of the forum boards. As for being nice, people here are all struggling with the same issues and you will only get kind advice and support here.

Would you consider going to see your GP about getting rebanded? You could get you name put on the public list to help you to cover the cost of it.

I was just banded last friday with the new AP band, which is softer and may prevent slippage. Time will tell.

Good on you Ashley.

Susannah in Melbourne

Dr C, I have been banded for a little over 2 years and am having pain in my stomach and terrible burning like gas between my breast and back. I had a barium swallow done and my doc said it seems like my band is ok but in some of the slides it looks like my stomach folds in on itself.... Have you ever heard of this? He said I would need to have an endoscopy to make sure all is good but I am so worried that something is wrong... I have had very small weightloss since having my band.

Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

any idea what the waiting list is like, and any cost information would be greately appreciated.

im so desperate im considering taking out a loan to cover the cost.

thanks for your replies

ashley

Welcome ashley!!! Good luck to you.

I am sure you can get rebanded I know many people have, as far as the costs you need to check with a local dr as prices vary alot. Good luck to you

well ive put the wheels in motion, i have an appt for my gp for monday, to get a referral.

Wish me luck and thanks to everyone who replied

Hey Ash Man, Good on ya son!:biggrin1: Susannah